India

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar resigned as president of the party’s women’s wing following mounting pressure over her alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, arrested for sexual offences.

India has approved defence acquisitions worth ₹2.38 lakh crore, including five S-400 missile systems from Russia, 60 medium transport aircraft, remotely piloted strike drones, Sukhoi engine overhaul, and Dhanush guns.

Migrant protection during conflicts must extend beyond evacuation to address everyday vulnerabilities, emotional strain, and the social realities of life abroad

Air India will shift all domestic flights at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 starting March 29. The move covers 210 weekly flights, consolidating domestic and international operations at T2, which offers upgraded facilities and passenger convenience.

The US Federal Communications Commission has proposed measures to encourage businesses to shift call centre jobs back to America, citing concerns over customer service and data security. The move could impact India’s multi-billion-dollar BPO sector, which employs lakhs in outsourced operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness in view of the West Asia conflict, stressing coordinated efforts between the Centre and states while urging vigilance against misinformation, hoarding and security threats

JioStar has announced an expanded broadcast plan for TATA IPL 2026, featuring over 20 feeds, 12 language options, and more than 150 experts. New features include multi-camera viewing, sign language feeds, and a dedicated watch-along experience with former players

The government said India has sufficient petrol, diesel and LPG stocks to last about two months despite supply disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. It dismissed rumours of a lockdown, urging citizens to avoid panic buying and rely on official information.

A new COVID variant with over 70 mutations is spreading rapidly in the US, raising global concerns. Here’s what makes it different, whether vaccines still work, and if India should be worried or simply stay cautious.

India’s gold market is seeing a shift towards investment demand as high prices reduce jewellery consumption. While jewellery demand declined sharply, demand for bars and coins rose, with strong investment trends and organised sector growth supporting the market outlook

Reliance Industries shares fell over 4 per cent on Friday, eroding Rs 87,014 crore in market value amid a broader market decline. Rising crude prices, policy changes, and global uncertainty contributed to the sharp fall in the heavyweight stock

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former RCOM president Punit Garg in a Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud case, alleging money laundering, fund diversion through offshore entities, and use of proceeds for personal expenses and foreign assets

The makers of Naga Shaurya-starrer Bad Boy Karthik have announced its worldwide release on April 17. Directed by Ram Desina, the film is a commercial action entertainer featuring Vidhi and Samuthirakani, with music by Harris Jayaraj

Navneet Kaur, Hardik Singh and Zafar Iqbal were named Players of the Year at the Hockey India annual awards, while Zafar Iqbal received the lifetime achievement honour. Several players were recognised for milestones and performances across major international tournaments

Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced partnerships with Jindal Stainless as its Official Stainless Partner and Navi UPI as the official payments partner for the upcoming T20 season. The collaborations aim to enhance fan engagement and build stronger connections across audiences

Karnataka professor Wale Chandru has been terminated after allegedly proposing to a female student in a classroom. The incident led to a student assault and a viral video, prompting police action and clarifications from Home Minister G. Parameshwara

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched the MyPNG-D Portal, allowing consumers who switched to PNG to surrender their LPG connections from home using their mobile number or LPG ID, simplifying access and improving LPG distribution

Police in Maharashtra have booked self-styled godman Hrishikesh Vaidya for allegedly raping a Pune-based woman. The complainant gathered courage after the Kharat case. Police have registered a Zero FIR and are trying to trace the accused

The defence ministry signed two contracts worth Rs 858 crore: Rs 445 crore with Russia for Tunguska air defence missiles for the Indian Army, and Rs 413 crore with Boeing India for P-8I aircraft maintenance, strengthening air and naval capabilities

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a married man living with an adult woman in a consensual live-in relationship does not commit a criminal offence. The court granted interim protection from arrest and emphasised separating morality from law

Retired Calcutta High Court judge Shahidullah Munshi said his name was deleted from the West Bengal voter list after SIR scrutiny. He plans to approach an appellate tribunal, while political parties and the Election Commission remain involved in the dispute

Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the Centre may hike LPG and fuel prices after the West Bengal assembly elections. He criticised the BJP government over rising costs, welfare issues and claimed the TMC would continue its social schemes if re-elected

The government will review windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports every fortnight to ensure domestic supply. Alongside, a Rs 10 excise duty cut aims to ease consumer burden as global oil prices surge due to geopolitical tensions

The government has reduced excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on petrol and diesel but retail prices remain unchanged. OMCs absorb under-recoveries to maintain supply amid soaring global crude prices, while an export levy on diesel prioritises domestic demand.